Alvin Kamara vs Ray Davis
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Alvin Kamara- Experts agree: consensus rank 158 vs 179
- More points per game: 9.2 vs 3.8
- More opportunity: 63% snap share, 18 red-zone touches
Ray Davis carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Alvin Kamara and Ray Davis are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Alvin Kamara holds the edge in expert consensus (RB53 to RB58). Alvin Kamara typically comes off the board first, around pick 167 (round 14) to Ray Davis's pick 222. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Ray Davis at 65 PPR points (3.8 per game) versus Alvin Kamara at 63.
Last season Alvin Kamara carried the heavier workload (63% snap share, 170 touches to Ray Davis's 71), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Ray Davis is the younger option (age 26), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Alvin Kamara is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Ray Davis carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Kamara | Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 63 | 65 |
| Points / game | 9.2 | 3.8 |
| Games played | 11 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #158 | #179 |
| ADP | 167 | 222 |
| Positional rank | RB45 | RB59 |
| Snap share | 63% | 11% |
| Red-zone touches | 18 | 11 |
| Age | 31 | 26 |
| Bye week | 8 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Alvin Kamara or Ray Davis.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Alvin Kamara or Ray Davis in 2026?
Alvin Kamara is a clear call over Ray Davis for 2026, on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Ray Davis carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Alvin Kamara or Ray Davis?
Ray Davis carries the higher 2026 projection at 65 PPR points (3.8 per game), compared with 63 for Alvin Kamara.
Where are Alvin Kamara and Ray Davis being drafted?
Alvin Kamara has an ADP around pick 167 (round 14), while Ray Davis goes closer to pick 222 (round 19).
Who is ranked higher, Alvin Kamara or Ray Davis?
Expert consensus ranks Alvin Kamara (RB53) ahead of Ray Davis (RB58) for 2026.
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